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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2006
Thomas C. Kuracina, Ojai, CA (US);
Randall E. Ohnemus, Ventura, CA (US);
Richard Cohen, Ventura, CA (US);
Wilfrid E. Des Laurier, Reedley, CA (US);
Thomas C. Kuracina, Ojai, CA (US);
Randall E. Ohnemus, Ventura, CA (US);
Richard Cohen, Ventura, CA (US);
Wilfrid E. Des Laurier, Reedley, CA (US);
B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen, DE;
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying and deploying a protective cover about a percutaneous puncture site formed by a hypodermic needle. In the preferred embodiment, a marking agent or puncture site covering, the latter of which preferably takes the form of a bandage, is releasably secured upon either the needle hub of the hypodermic needle or on a sliding member or sleeve axially moveable along the length of said needle that forms a marking or detaches therefrom once compressed about the puncture site.